Sunday, October 27, 2013

No Upgrade Chance

Usually when I fly, there is always a chance of an upgrade. If I'm number 10 on the list and first class is full, I just need 10 people to miss their flight and I'm in. Always the optimist, I still think that no matter what number I am, though its more silly than serious when I'm number 24. There's only no hope on turbo props and 50 seat regional jets. Frontier, Southwest, and Jet Blue have the same problem on every flight. Complete lack of hope takes some of the fun out of being an elite member because the best benefits (upgrades, first class miles tickets, etc.) aren't guaranteed. I'm flying with no upgrade hope today and it takes some of the fun out of the experience.